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DEAR DR. SCHELLING,
My dog is constantly getting diarrhea. It seems we’re at the vet’s office every other month for expensive tests and treatments. What should I do?
-Betsy W., Chestnut Hill, MA
For many dogs, the occasional bout of diarrhea goes with the territory. Too many tasty scraps at the family picnic, something gross snatched off the sidewalk, a stressful visit to the groomer, a case of worms. Diarrhea is a frequent reason that dogs are brought to the vet. Many cases of diarrhea are mild and self-limiting and can be managed simply. Rarely, diarrhea can become chronic, or strike acutely and be life threatening. Click here to learn what to do when your dog gets diarrhea.
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Dear Max,
I can swear that my dog sometimes smiles at me. Is this possible?
–Jacob
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Dear Jacob,
We canines are very expressive animals. Our faces reveal many moods—curiosity, submission, aggression, affection and of course, contentment. But beware. A smile isn’t always the sign of a happy dog. Click here for more info.
Max
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DOG SLICKER BRUSH WITH FLEA & FINE COMBS: My slicker brush is slick indeed. Not only do the large wire bristles control my shedding and weed out the crumbs of fun stuff I roll in, but the gripper handle lets my person do a furrtastic job of getting my skin all tingly from head to tail. My bark-worthy brush has two mini-combs tucked in its sides, one for flea trolling and one for fine-combing my face, ear hairs and other sensitive areas (ahem). This product is people-friendly too: It's comfortable for human hands to use, and one of the combs cleans the brush.
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ZISK FLYING DISC: The Zisk is the coolest flying disc around. All those other discs made of hard plastic break easily and hurt my mouth, but the Zisk is soft for safe play while also being tough enough for the kind of rough and raucous good time that I crave. My humans like it because it's made from recycled materials, and I like it because it's perfect for the park when I want to run and the lake when I feel like taking a dip. Playing fetch has never been more fun!
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DOG FACT
A dog's mouth exerts 150-200 pounds of pressure per square inch
"There is no faith which has never yet been broken,
except that of a truly faithful dog. "
–Konrad Lorenz
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